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The firm sees Credo’s total addressable market swelling above $10 billion as agentic AI drives backend and frontend network builds across hyperscalers and neoclouds.

CRDO stock is moving. See the chart and price action here.  BNP Paribas underscores that Credo’s push into optics is additive, not a signal that short‑reach copper is fading. 

The company still expects roughly half of its roughly 80% year‑over‑year fiscal 2027 growth to come from Active Electrical Cables, implying about 47% growth to approximately $1.8 billion of AEC revenue. 

Credo argues its SerDes-plus system‑level approach yields tighter integration, better reliability, and latency of roughly 6 ns versus peers at around 10 ns, which could matter as AI clusters become more scale‑out and latency-sensitive.

Optics Optics is the other major leg of the story. BNP Paribas expects more than $600 million of fiscal 2027 revenue from ZeroFlap (ZF) optical transceivers, optical DSPs and DustPhotonics Ltd photonic integrated circuits, approaching a 25% mix and offering margin accretion versus the corporate average. 

Credo plans to ship hundreds of thousands of ZF transceiver units per month by late fiscal 2027, with a two to three-times volume ramp over the subsequent years as it broadens beyond its initial two hyperscalers and two neoclouds. 

The DustPhotonics acquisition is central to Credo’s optical differentiation. DustPhotonics’ PICs use proprietary Low Loss Laser Coupling technology to cut laser count by about 75%, from eight lasers to two. 

Branching OutCustomer concentration risk appears to be easing with BNP Paribas expecting Credo to have three to four 10% hyperscale customers in fiscal 2027. 

Evercore ISI initiated coverage on CRDO Monday with an Outperform rating and a $325 price target. The analysts highlighted Credo’s systems approach—design, manufacturing, and end‑to‑end testing—as a key competitive advantage versus traditional optical module vendors. 

The firm expects Credo’s optical revenue alone to reach more than $600 million by 2028, supported by investments in optical DSPs and differentiated module architectures. 

The TakeawayTaken together, both firms view Credo as evolving from a pure‑play AEC vendor into a dual copper‑and‑optical AI connectivity platform with hyperscaler‑grade scale, expanding TAM and a roadmap tied directly to the next wave of agentic AI infrastructure build‑outs.

CRDO Stock Price Activity: Credo stock was up 7.67% at $292.67 at the time of publication on Monday, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Over the past month, CRDO has gained about 27.4% versus a 0.7% decline in the S&P 500 and is up roughly 96% year-to-date compared to the index’s 8.6% gain. The stock is trading at new 52-week highs.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR) board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, which represents an increase of $0.01 per share or 5% from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026. The company has paid a quarterly dividend since its initial public offering in 1968.

The board of directors also appointed accomplished manufacturing and building products executive Brad Southern as its newest member. Southern retired as Chairman and CEO of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) Building Solutions earlier this year. He joined LP in 1999, became CEO in 2017 and Chairman in 2020. Prior to joining LP, Southern held operational, financial and strategic planning leadership roles with MacMillan Bloedel. He is currently Chairman of the board of directors of the Nashville branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He previously served on the boards of GMS Inc., Astec Industries, Keller Group, and several nonprofit and industry organizations.

Worthington Enterprises Board Chairman John Blystone said, “Brad brings our board of directors more than 40 years of leadership experience across operations, strategy, finance and corporate governance. Throughout his career, he led large-scale building products, manufacturing and commercial organizations with responsibility for multi-billion-dollar revenue operations and a broad portfolio of engineered solutions. We are grateful for his commitment and confident that his expertise will positively impact our strategies to create value and grow Worthington Enterprises.”

Worthington Enterprises will hold its quarterly earnings conference call tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company will discuss its fiscal fourth quarter results, which will be released after the market closes this afternoon.

LIVE CONFERENCE CALL DETAILSDate:Wednesday, June 24, 2026Webcast Link:https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/686020142Starting Time:8:30 a.m. ETDomestic Participants:833-461-5787Conference ID:686020142 About Worthington Enterprises
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes heating and cooling, cooking, construction and water solutions, and building systems including HVAC and metal roofing components, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings, and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, BPD, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, LEVEL5 Tools®, Logan Stampings, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Roof Hugger®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 4,000 people throughout North America and Europe.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Metalsource Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: MSMMF) (FSE: E9Z) ("Metalsource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional assay results from its ongoing exploration program at the Silver Hill Project. The latest results continue to strengthen confidence in the continuity of the Silver Hill polymetallic system, with successful step out drilling extending mineralization beyond historical workings while refining the Company's understanding of a newly identified high grade zone. Hole SH26-18 returned 11.8 metres grading 245 g/t silver equivalent ("AgEq"), including 833 g/t AgEq over 1.4 metres and 1,580 g/t AgEq over 0.64 metres, while extending mineralization approximately 28 metres south of previously reported hole SH26-08. The results further support management's belief that mineralization remains open along strike, down plunge and at depth, with multiple assays still pending from the current drill campaign.

SH26-17: Explores the northern edge of our recently identified high-grade zone which is locally internal to the widespread mineralization delineated thus far in the project. SH26-17 identifies the target horizon between 185.59 and 185.75m with combined Pb-Zn values up to 14.3%, demonstrating mineralization remains open to the north. Additionally, this result shows that local variation in width and grade are common at Silver Hill.

SH26-18: 28m south step out from SH26-08, demonstrating continuity of widespread mineralization and improved targeting of recently defined high grade plunging mineralization (47°/276°). Results of 32.5% combined Pb-Zn and 13.8g/t Au between 199.40 and 200.04m increases vector confidence for down plunge targeting.

These results continue to inform our understanding of the deposit morphology, grade variation, and orientation of internal high-grade plunging mineralization within the wider polymetallic footprint at Silver Hill. These are critical developments for improving exploration targeting.

Drill Hole IDFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Au (g/t)Ag (g/t)Pb (%)Zn (%)Cu (%)AgEq (g/t)SH26-17185.59185.750.150.721.53.810.50.5292SH26-18199.40211.2311.831.434.32.25.40.1245Including199.40200.801.407.319.71.516.00.3833Including199.40200.040.6413.836.82.729.80.71,580Including208.94211.232.291.7152.79.816.00.4636Table 1: Composite assay results from SH26-17 and SH26-18. Widths reported are core length, as additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project. *Details on AgEq calculations below.

Figure 1: Panoramic photograph showing mineralization from SH26-18.

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Figure 2: Plan view of the Silver Hill project area showing the location of Pads 1-5. Transparent aerial image shows position of underground historic workings.

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Figure 3: Long section looking northeast (113°) showing intercept locations colored by AgEq. Black dots indicate intercepts with pending assays. Note: Small colored dots within historic workings are bulk samples taken by previous workers and are colored by AgEq. 

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Joe Cullen, CEO of Metalsource Mining, commented:

"These results are significant because they continue to demonstrate continuity within the system while validating our evolving geological model. Hole SH26-18 successfully stepped out approximately 28 metres from Hole SH26-08 and intersected the same style of strong silver, gold, lead and zinc mineralization, giving us increasing confidence that we are tracking a coherent high-grade corridor rather than isolated pockets of mineralization.

What is becoming particularly compelling is the consistency of the metal assemblage. We continue to encounter strong silver and gold grades accompanied by robust lead and zinc values, a combination often associated with powerful mineralizing systems. As our understanding of the geometry improves, we believe we are becoming increasingly effective at vectoring toward the source of this potential mineralization.

The more we learn about Silver Hill, the more intrigued we become by what this system may ultimately hold. Mineralization remains open along strike, down plunge and at depth, and with drilling continuing and numerous assays still pending, we believe we are only beginning to understand the scale and potential of this historic district."

What's Next

Awaiting Multiple Drill Results: Numerous drill holes from the current campaign remain pending, including holes designed to test extensions of mineralization along strike, down plunge, and at depth.

Increasing Drilling Capacity: The Company is advancing plans to secure an additional drill rig, which is expected to accelerate testing of both known mineralization and newly identified exploration targets.

Evaluating Strategic Land Expansion: Metalsource is assessing opportunities to expand its land position in prospective areas identified through geological and geophysical analysis, strengthening its ability to explore district-scale potential.

Integrating New Data to Generate Additional Targets: The Company continues to combine recently completed IP survey results with ongoing drilling data and historical datasets. Early interpretations suggest additional exploration opportunities may exist beyond the currently defined mineralized footprint, with follow-up work underway to refine and prioritize future drill targets.

Advancing the Next Phase of Exploration: Building on the success of the current drilling campaign, Metalsource is actively pursuing several initiatives aimed at accelerating exploration and evaluating the broader potential of the Silver Hill district.

Positioned for Continued Growth: As drilling, geophysics, and geological interpretation continue to converge, the Company is gaining valuable vectoring information to guide future exploration and target generation. Management believes Silver Hill is entering an important phase of growth and looks forward to providing further updates as exploration progresses.

Why This Matters to Investors

Silver Hill is increasingly demonstrating the characteristics of an expanding polymetallic system rather than a series of isolated high-grade intercepts. The significance of Hole SH26-18 is not simply the grade returned, but that it successfully extended mineralization approximately 28 metres from a previously reported high grade intercept while confirming management's evolving geological model.

Each successful step out hole improves confidence in the continuity, geometry and scale of the mineralized system. As Metalsource continues to refine its understanding of the recently identified high grade plunge, drilling is becoming increasingly targeted and effective at testing extensions of known mineralization along strike, down plunge and at depth.

Importantly, mineralization remains open in multiple directions and a significant number of assays remain pending from the current campaign. Combined with the Company's ongoing geophysical work and plans to continue systematic step out drilling, management believes Silver Hill remains in the early stages of defining the full extent of a historic American polymetallic system.

The Company's objective remains straightforward: continue expanding the known mineralized footprint, advance toward an inaugural modern resource estimate, and evaluate the broader exploration potential of the Silver Hill district.

Drill Hole IDEasting (m)Northing (m)Elev. (m)AzimuthDipLength (m)StatusSH25-015724083951597224107-63109CompleteSH25-02572408395159722496-85101CompleteSH25-03572410395175123696-46305CompleteSH25-045724103951751236352-89100CompleteSH26-055722803951624262125-73199CompleteSH26-065722803951624262129-51154Assay PendingSH26-07572280395162426274-89200CompleteSH26-085722803951624262297-77231CompleteSH26-09572237395159026289-7015Abandoned SH26-10572237395159026291-76188CompleteSH26-11572237395159026226-83197CompleteSH26-125722373951590262293-84255Assay PendingSH26-135722373951590262145-82215Assay PendingSH26-145722373951590262125-67185Assay PendingSH26-155721683951658261107-79267CompleteSH26-16572168395165826185-76267CompleteSH26-17572168395165826194-61245CompleteSH26-185721683951658261120-70297CompleteSH26-195721683951658261131-76258Assay PendingSH26-205721683951658261133-80276Assay PendingSH26-215721683951658261168-86288Assay PendingSH26-225721683951658261111-86285Assay PendingSH26-23572168395165826171-87288Assay PendingSH26-24572168395165826155-84288Assay PendingTable 2: Drill collar locations and layout azimuth/dip for exploration drilling thus far at the Silver Hill Project. Collar survey in progress and will likely change reported collar elevations. Collar coordinates in WGS84 / UTMZ17N.Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream. The drill core is cut in half with a diamond saw, with one half placed in sealed bags and shipped to the laboratory and the other half retained on site. Chain of custody is maintained from the drill to the submittal into the laboratory preparation facility.

Analytical testing is performed by ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC). The entire sample is crushed to 70% passing 2mm mesh, with a 250 gram split pulverized to 85% passing minus 75 micron. A four-acid digest is performed on 0.25g of sample to quantitatively dissolve most geological materials. Analysis is performed with a combination of ICP-AES and ICP-MS and fire assay.

The exploration results described herein are preliminary in nature and are insufficient to define a mineral resource. Further drilling is required to determine the continuity, geometry, and grade distribution of mineralization. At the time of this release analytical results remain pending.

*Metal values used in AgEq calculations are from the 200-day moving average values from 2/6/2026, and all values are in USD. PAu= $124.5/g, PAg= $1.58/g, PCu= $4.9/lbs, PPb=$0.90/lbs, PZn=$1.11/lbs, 0.00220462262 = grams-to-pounds conversion factor, 22.0462262 = pounds per tonne for 1% metal. Metal recoveries used in the AgEq calculation are Au: 95.5%, Ag: 92.9%, Pb: 89.2%, Zn: 93.8% and Cu 90.8%. These recovery values are derived from batch metallurgical testing used to estimate recoveries of Silver Hill ores, completed in 1988. Individual metal values in the results table are composited values and not factored by recovery. Metal recoveries are applied to their respective component of the AgEq calculation only.

Further, the Company has granted an aggregate 500,000 restricted share units, valid for a term of three years, to consultants of the Company.  The restricted share units are issued pursuant to the Company’s share compensation plans and are subject to vesting over a one-year term, in addition to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from issuance.

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All scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Darcy Vis, B.Sc., P.Geo., President of Tripoint Geological Services Ltd., a contractor of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Silver Hill Project

Located in the Carolina Terrane, the property is underlain by volcaniclastic and volcano-sedimentary rocks predominantly of Neoproterozoic and Cambrian age. Current interpretations suggest this terrane is an extension of the Avalon Terrane. The property is 1,225 acres located in Davidson County, North Carolina. The property historically hosts the first significant discovery and first silver-producing mine in America and is supported by an extensive historic dataset, including drillhole data, underground mapping, historic dumps and underground chip samples. Currently known mineralization extends to 550m from surface, in a steeply trending series of lenses, which remain open in multiple directions. Recent surface sampling bolsters the historic dataset; results include SH25-003, which returned 444g/t Ag, 17.7 g/t Au, 8.61% Pb, and 0.507% Zn.

Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project

The Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project is located in central North Carolina within the Carolina Terrane. Initial USGS surveys in the 1980s identified the area as a potential host for a porphyry gold-copper system. Subsequent exploration demonstrated broad gold mineralization in soils, trenches, and shallow RC drilling, coincident with strong self-potential anomalies. Geology shows intense quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration, high-sulfidation signatures, and high-alumina minerals (like Haile and Brewer deposits to the south), suggesting potential for a large epithermal or porphyry-related gold system. Geologic modelling of currently identified mineralization indicates an east-west trend open in multiple directions, with oxidation noted down to a depth of 30m. No drilling has tested the Meridian discovery zone since those 1980s campaigns, leaving potential for significant resource expansion through work commitments of the agreement.

About Metalsource Mining Inc.

Metalsource Mining Inc. is a U.S.-focused precious and critical metals exploration company advancing the Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, widely recognized as the historic location of America's first silver mine. A historically producing mining district dating back to 1839, Silver Hill produced silver, gold, lead and zinc during the formative years of the American mining industry and remains one of the most historically significant mining assets in the United States.

The Company is focused on expanding known mineralization, advancing toward a modern resource estimate, and unlocking the broader potential of the Silver Hill district through systematic drilling, geological modeling and modern exploration techniques.

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Key Takeaways Revolution Medicines initiated phase III RASolute 305 in first-line metastatic RAS G12D PDAC.The study compares zoldonrasib plus chemotherapy against placebo plus standard chemotherapy.Co-primary endpoints are PFS and OS, with safety, efficacy and quality-of-life measures assessed. Revolution Medicines (RVMD - Free Report) announced that it has begun treating patients in the phase III RASolute 305 study, evaluating its pipeline candidate zoldonrasib in combination with chemotherapy in first-line metastatic RAS G12D pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Zoldonrasib is RVMD’s investigational oral RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor designed to suppress the active RAS G12D mutation, one of the most common oncogenic drivers across cancers. As no approved targeted therapies currently exist for RAS G12D-mutated tumors, the candidate represents a potentially significant treatment opportunity. Per management, zoldonrasib has shown encouraging antitumor activity and a favorable safety profile in early clinical studies.

Year to date, RVMD shares have skyrocketed 112.9% against the industry’s 0.1% decline.

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RVMD’s RASolute 305 Study Design & Key EndpointsIn the global late-stage RASolute 305 study, the participants are being given either zoldonrasib plus investigator-selected standard-of-care chemotherapy or placebo plus chemotherapy. Chemotherapy options include modified FOLFIRINOX or the combination of gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, both established frontline treatment regimens for metastatic pancreatic cancer.

The study’s co-primary endpoints are progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints include additional measures such as antitumor efficacy, safety, tolerability and patient-reported outcomes assessing quality of life.

The study is designed to evaluate whether combining zoldonrasib with frontline chemotherapy can improve survival outcomes for patients with metastatic RAS G12D PDAC.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of pancreatic cancer, is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to limited early symptoms and detection options. More than 90% of PDAC tumors harbor RAS mutations, with RAS G12D present in about 40% of patients and associated with particularly poor outcomes. Metastatic PDAC remains one of the deadliest cancers in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of around 3%.

Beyond pancreatic cancer, Zoldonrasib is being evaluated both as a standalone therapy and in combination with other treatments, including daraxonrasib and standard-of-care regimens, across multiple lung and gastrointestinal cancer indications.

RVMD Expands Late-Stage Presence in Metastatic PDACRevolution Medicines is advancing a broad pancreatic cancer portfolio built around its proprietary RAS(ON) inhibitor platform. The company's strategy spans both previously treated and first-line metastatic PDAC. In addition to the late-stage RASolute 305 study evaluating zoldonrasib in metastatic RAS G12D PDAC, the company is developing its lead pipeline candidate daraxonrasib in the ongoing phase III RASolute 303 study, as a monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of metastatic PDAC.

In April, the company announced positive top-line data from the phase III RASolute 302 study, which evaluated daraxonrasib, in previously treated metastatic PDAC patients. The study successfully met its primary endpoints, demonstrating significant improvements in both OS and PFS versus standard chemotherapy.

RVMD's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderRevolution Medicines currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Over the past 30 days, earnings per share estimates for Indivior Pharmaceuticals remained unchanged at $4.05 for 2026 and $4.27 for 2027. INDV shares have risen 11.3% year to date.

Indivior Pharmaceuticals’ earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 65.44%.

Over the past 30 days, estimates for Liquidia’s earnings per share remained unchanged at $2.97 for 2026 and $4.81 for 2027. LQDA shares have gained 114.7% year to date.

Liquidia’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, with the average surprise being 54.40%.

Over the past 30 days, earnings per share estimates for Immunocore’s 2026 were unchanged at 6 cents for 2026 and 87 cents for 2027. IMCR shares have lost 16% year to date.

Immunocore’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, the average surprise being 46.66%.

Store Genie is already delivering strong results at Smart Communications, helping modernize retail and frontline operations. Built on Amdocs aOS with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, the solution now helps reduce customer resolution time by up to 98% at PLDT Home

JERSEY CITY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today announced the successful deployment of Store Genie, its agentic AI-powered customer service solution, for PLDT Home, the wireline and broadband division of PLDT Inc., a leading telecommunications and digital service provider in the Philippines. The deployment transforms customer engagement and service operations across PLDT Home's nationwide sales and service centers and builds on the successful rollout of Store Genie at Smart Communications, the wireless subsidiary of PLDT, announced earlier this year, where the solution is already helping modernize retail and frontline operations through agentic AI-powered automation and intelligence.

Powered by Amdocs' aOS, an agentic operating system purpose-built for telecommunications, and built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Gateway for multi-agent orchestration, Store Genie now operates across both Smart and PLDT Home, serving over 750 frontline agents across 149 locations. The solution orchestrates multiple purpose-built AI agents specializing in billing, provisioning, network, and payment workflows that collaborate in real time to diagnose and resolve customer issues without manual escalation. Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Gateway connects these agents directly to PLDT's existing BSS/OSS systems through a unified endpoint, requiring no transformation of underlying APIs.

The deployment at PLDT Home introduces new broadband-specific use cases, including order inquiry and triage, OTT subscription activation, service request cancellation, and end-to-end order visibility. Processes that previously took hours can now be completed in minutes, with order inquiries reduced from 10 hours to two minutes, OTT subscription activations from 12 hours to two minutes, and service request cancellations from five hours to two minutes. Leveraging multi-model AI architecture, the solution has achieved a 95% reduction in token costs while continuously improving resolution accuracy through self-learning capabilities.

Since its deployment at Smart in March this year, Store Genie has helped avoid more than 61,000 hours of customer wait time, resolved over 44,000 customer inquiries through AI agents, increased frontline productivity by 25%, and reduced escalation tickets by 50% across Smart and PLDT Home operations. Frontline teams now work through a single natural-language interface that replaces four applications and ten separate screens previously required to serve a customer.

"At PLDT Home, we are focused on delivering simpler, faster, and more seamless experiences for our customers while empowering our frontline teams with the tools they need to serve them effectively," said John Palanca, Senior Vice President, PLDT Head of Home Consumer Business. "By leveraging Store Genie, we are embedding agentic AI directly into our customer-facing operations, enabling real-time resolution of customer requests, improving operational efficiency, and creating a more connected experience for customers across our nationwide service network."

"The next generation of AI is about orchestrating specialized agents that can reason, act, and collaborate across enterprise workflows," said Ishwar Parulkar, Chief Technolgist, Telco at AWS. "Store Genie demonstrates how organizations can leverage Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to deploy and scale agentic AI in production environments, delivering measurable business outcomes while reducing operational complexity."

"There's no doubt that the growing adoption of agentic transformation is improving outcomes across key telecom domains; from care to commerce, IT operations to network management," said Anthony Goonetilleke, Group President of Technology and Head of Strategy at Amdocs. "Yet, as AI agents tackle increasingly complex telecom processes, the value grows disproportionately when deployed across channels, teams, and lines of business. The expansion of Store Genie to PLDT Home, delivered in under eight weeks, demonstrates how communications service providers can rapidly scale AI with Amdocs aOS - from a single customer touchpoint to broader enterprise operations. What began in retail now serves as a foundation for intelligent customer engagement across the business, powered by a common, scalable architecture."

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Amdocs helps the world's leading communications and media companies deliver exceptional customer experiences through reliable, efficient, and secure operations at scale. We provide software products and services that embed intelligence into how work runs across business, IT, and network domains - delivering measurable outcomes in customer experience, network performance, cloud modernization, and revenue growth. With our talented people, and more than 40 years of experience running mission-critical systems around the globe, Amdocs runs billions of transactions daily. Our technology is relied on every day, connecting people worldwide and advancing a more inclusive, connected world. Together, we help those who shape the future to make it amazing. Amdocs is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ:DOX) and reported revenue of $4.53 billion in fiscal 2025. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com.

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Primoris stock is testing lower boundaries. Why did PRIM hit a new low? Jeremy Kinch departed from the COO role effective today. While the company conducts a search for a permanent successor, President and CEO Koti Vadlamudi will assume most COO responsibilities in the interim. “The Company thanks Jeremy for his contributions and wishes him well on his future endeavors,” Vadlamudi said.

Guidance CutThe guidance reduction stems from additional cost overruns and delays in the company’s Renewables business, identified through continued project progress and an ongoing assessment by a third-party industry expert. The overruns are primarily related to six previously disclosed projects. Primoris now expects full-year 2026 Renewables revenue of approximately $2.1 billion, down from approximately $3.0 billion in 2025.

For the full year 2026, the company now expects net income of $71.00 million to $101.00 million, EPS of $1.30 to $1.85 per fully diluted share, adjusted EPS of $2.05 to $2.60 and adjusted EBITDA of $275.00 to $325.00 million. The majority of the impact is expected to be reflected in second-quarter results.

“While we are disappointed by the additional costs experienced on a limited number of projects in our Renewables business, we remain confident in the long-term growth opportunities in our Renewables business and Primoris broadly,” said Vadlamudi.

The Silver LiningPrimoris Shares FallPRIM Price Action: At the time of publication, Primoris shares are trading 37.34% lower at $67.89, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) (NYSE: OII) announced today that it intends to offer $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers.

Oceaneering intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering, together with cash on hand, if necessary, to fund the purchase of any and all of its 6.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Tender Notes”) validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the concurrent cash tender offer announced today (the “Tender Offer”). If the Tender Offer is not consummated or the net proceeds from the offering exceed the total consideration payable in the Tender Offer, Oceaneering intends to use the remaining net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment, redemption, or repurchase of outstanding indebtedness.

The 2034 Notes will be offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The offer and sale of the 2034 Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offers of the 2034 Notes will be made in the United States only by means of a private offering memorandum pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Tender Notes. The Tender Offer is being made only by and pursuant to, and on the terms and conditions set forth in, the Offer to Purchase dated June 24, 2026.

This release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements concerning Oceaneering’s proposed offering of the 2034 Notes, the intended use of proceeds therefrom, and other matters relating to the proposed offering and the Tender Offer. The forward-looking statements included in this release are based on Oceaneering's current expectations and are subject to certain risks, assumptions, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see Oceaneering’s latest annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Oceaneering undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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Multi-year agreement brings Getty Images’ licensed content into OpenAI search and discovery experiences in ChatGPT June 21, 2026 20:00 ET  | Source: Getty Images, Inc.

NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced a display agreement with OpenAI. Under the partnership Getty Images’ licensed content libraries will appear across OpenAI search and discovery experiences within ChatGPT.

The agreement enables the use of Getty Images’ content for display within ChatGPT, enhancing the richness of visual responses.

“High-quality, licensed visual content makes AI-powered search and discovery more useful and more trustworthy. This partnership with OpenAI reflects a shared recognition of that, and together we will deliver richer visual experiences to ChatGPT users,” said Craig Peters, Chief Executive Officer at Getty Images.

About Getty Images

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer around the globe, no matter their size. Through its Getty Images, iStock and Unsplash brands, websites and APIs, Getty Images serves customers in almost every country in the world and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. Getty Images works with almost 600,000 content creators and almost 360 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content. Each year Getty Images covers more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events providing depth and breadth of coverage that is unmatched. Getty Images maintains one of the largest and best privately-owned photographic archives in the world with millions of images dating back to the beginning of photography.

Through its best-in-class creative library and Custom Content solutions, Getty Images helps customers elevate their creativity and entire end‑to‑end creative process to find the right visual for any need. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technologies and tools trained on permissioned content that include indemnification and perpetual, worldwide usage rights, Getty Images and iStock customers can use text to image generation to ideate and create commercially safe compelling visuals, further expanding Getty Images capabilities to deliver exactly what customers are looking for.

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Key Takeaways AECOM secured a second CPS2 appointment, expanding from five to nine lots on the U.K. framework.The $4.7B framework opens routes to public work in defense, nuclear energy and flood risk.ACM's backlog rose 8% to a record level as management raised full-year profit guidance again. AECOM (ACM - Free Report) was selected by the U.K. Government Commercial Agency for the Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework, strengthening its access to public-sector infrastructure opportunities across the United Kingdom.

The four-year framework, valued at $4.7 billion, CPS2 will serve as a key procurement route for U.K. public-sector organizations seeking construction professional and technical services across education, housing, energy, health and other areas.

This marks AECOM’s second appointment to the framework, following its original inclusion in 2021. Under CPS2, the company has expanded its role from five lots to nine, covering general infrastructure, project management, defense, defense enhanced, international, nuclear energy and all three flood risk and asset management lots. Following the news, shares of ACM dropped 1.4% during trading hours yesterday.

AECOM Is Deepening Public-Sector PartnershipsAECOM’s broader appointment enhances its exposure to high-value U.K. infrastructure work, including defense, nuclear energy, flood risk management, social infrastructure, transportation and environmental services. It also reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner to government clients, including central government departments, local authorities and the Environment Agency.

Management noted that CPS2 provides an important route to market for AECOM’s multidisciplinary services and supports its ability to help address the U.K. public sector’s infrastructure and built-environment challenges while delivering long-term value for taxpayers.

ACM’s Backlog Strength Supports Growth OutlookAECOM’s record backlog and expanding pipeline continue to support its long-term growth trajectory. Demand remains solid across transportation, energy, water, defense and data center infrastructure. Management also highlighted a roughly 50% increase in its defense pipeline, along with continued opportunities tied to hyperscale data centers, power generation and transmission projects.

The company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with backlog up 8% year over year to a record $26.2 billion, supported by a design book-to-burn ratio of 1.2x. Net Service Revenue (NSR) margins, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS reached second-quarter highs, while segment adjusted operating margin expanded 50 basis points to 16.5%. Backed by a strong backlog, robust funding across core markets and continued execution of strategic initiatives, management raised full-year fiscal 2026 profit guidance for the second time this year and expects adjusted EPS and EBITDA to increase 14% and 7% compared to fiscal 2025, respectively, at the midpoints of its updated guidance ranges.

AECOM stock has declined 28.8% in the year-to-date period, significantly underperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry’s 39.1% growth. The near-term outlook remains challenged by macroeconomic uncertainty, inflationary pressures and temporary disruptions related to the prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown.

However, ACM’s long-term growth outlook remains compelling, supported by strong demand across its core end markets, including transportation, water, environmental services, energy and advanced facilities.

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ACM’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksAECOM currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 39.3%, on average. FIX stock has surged 121.4% year to date. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Comfort Systems’ fiscal 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates growth of 30.5% and 49.2%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

 Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. STRL stock has jumped 204.6% year to date.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 59.2% and 77.5%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.3%, on average. PWR stock has climbed 75.4% year to date.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Quanta’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 21.5% and 30%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

KB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter after the market closed on Tuesday.

KB Home reported second-quarter revenue of $1.11 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.10 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The homebuilder reported second-quarter earnings of 43 cents per share, missing analyst estimates of 45 cents per share.

"We produced solid second-quarter results that met or exceeded the mid-point of our key guidance ranges," said Jeffrey Mezger, executive chairman of KB Home.

KB Home expects $1.20 billion to $1.35 billion in housing revenue in the third quarter. The company also guided for full-year 2026 housing revenue of $4.90 billion to $5.30 billion.

KB Home shares rose 16.3% to trade at $61.32 on Wednesday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on KB Home following earnings announcement.

UBS analyst John Lovallo maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $63 to $66. Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid maintained the stock with an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $50 to $52. Considering buying KBH stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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Key Takeaways MP posted a $1.9M operating cash outflow in Q1 2026, improving from a $63M outflow a year ago.Free cash flow stayed negative at $79.3M in Q1 2026 following a negative $304M in 2025.Higher sales, NdPr volumes and DoW support could help stabilize MP's cash flow after tough years. MP Materials Corp. (MP - Free Report) posted a modest improvement in operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026, though it still recorded a $1.9 million outflow compared with a $63 million outflow in the same quarter last year.

The year-over-year improvement was supported by higher product sales, as well as the $51 million received from the Department of War (DoW) for the Price Protection Agreement (PPA) income recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025, with no comparable cash inflow in the prior-year period. The company also received a $19 million from the 45X credit associated with its 2024 federal tax return.

Free cash flow remained negative at $79.3 million, though it improved from a $93.7 million outflow a year earlier. This follows an already weak 2025, when MP reported $155.8 million in operating cash outflows and $304 million in negative free cash flow.

MP’s last period of strong cash generation was in 2022, when it delivered $343.5 million in operating cash flow and $22 million in positive free cash flow, supported by elevated rare earth prices and strong demand conditions. Since then, cash flows have weakened significantly alongside falling rare earth prices and softer-than-expected demand for magnetic materials.

In 2023, cash flow from operations plunged 82% year over year to $62.7 million on lower prices and inventory builds to support its Stage II separations facilities as well as Stage III initiatives. The decline continued in 2024, with operating cash flow falling 79% to $13.3 million amid sustained price pressure and continued inventory accumulation as production of separated products ramped up. Notably, free cash flow has remained negative since 2023.

MP Materials is seeing higher production costs as producing separated products is more costly than producing rare earth concentrates. Selling, general and administrative expenses have also flared up as it expanded its workforce to support the downstream expansion. These factors have driven up operating expenses, keeping profits and cash flows under pressure.

Looking ahead, MP’s ongoing ramp-up of separated rare earth production at Mountain Pass, along with the expansion of magnetic precursor and magnet output at the Independence Facility, is expected to keep the costs elevated in 2026. Ongoing investment in downstream capabilities is also likely to keep SG&A expenses elevated, maintaining pressure on near-term profitability and cash flows. 

On the positive side, NdPr production volumes are increasing as process optimization and ramp-up efforts progress. Combined with higher sales volumes and support from the DoW Price Protection Agreement, these factors could help partially offset margin pressure and gradually stabilize MP Materials’ cash flow profile after several challenging years.

MP’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMP Materials’ shares have gained 65% in a year compared with the industry’s 52.6% growth. Other names in the space, like Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU - Free Report) and USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR - Free Report) , have gained 194.9% and 93%, respectively.

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MP is trading at a forward 12-month price/sales multiple of 17.52X, a significant premium to the industry’s 1.49X. Energy Fuels and USA Rare Earth are trading at 22.09X and 51.85X, respectively.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MP Materials’ 2026 earnings is pegged at 16 cents per share, indicating an improvement from the loss of 24 cents in 2025. The estimate for 2027 is $1.06 per share, indicating a 562.5% year-over-year improvement.

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The estimate for both 2026 and 2027 has, however, moved down in the past 60 days, as shown in the chart below.

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The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Key Takeaways MaxLinear's Infrastructure revenues surged 136% year over year in Q1 2026 on optical platform ramp-up.MXL raised the 2026 optical data center revenue outlook to $150M-$170M on strong customer orders.MaxLinear expects storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 versus the 2025 levels. MaxLinear, Inc.’s (MXL - Free Report) transformation into an infrastructure-focused company is being driven by strong growth in its data center optical business and several high-value products that remain early in their market ramp-up. The Infrastructure segment became the largest revenue category in first-quarter 2026, with sales rising 136% year over year, led by production ramp-up in optical data center platforms.

Management sees more growth ahead as hyperscale customers continue building out AI-focused architectures. Strong customer orders and growing visibility of the program ramp-up led the company to increase its 2026 optical data center revenue expectations to the $150-$170 million range.

MaxLinear also expects data center revenues to move higher from the second quarter, with additional upsides as run rates expand into 2027. The majority of this momentum is being driven by the Keystone PAM4 DSP family, which is ramping up at several major data centers in the United States and Asia for 400-gig and 800-gig deployments for scale-up and scale-out applications.

With Keystone validating the company’s ability to execute at scale, customer engagement around the Rushmore family of PAM4 TIAs and 200 gigabit per lane DSPs is gaining traction faster than expected. Production ramp-up is anticipated to begin in late 2026, with revenue growth continuing through 2027. 

MaxLinear is also broadening its presence within hyperscale data centers beyond PAM4-based optical and electrical interconnects. Within Infrastructure, the Panther family of hardware storage accelerators SoCs continues to see strong design wins and success across Tier-1 network appliance and cloud service providers. Based on current engagement, the company expects storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 from the 2025 levels. MaxLinear’s Sierra single-chip radio SoCs are now deployed with multiple North American operators, with expanding opportunities as 5G networks continue to evolve.

Updates From MXL PeersQualcomm Technologies (QCOM - Free Report) recently launched Snapdragon Scalable Turnkey AI-Ready Toolkit (“START”), a program designed to help brands bring their own personal AI devices to market faster and with greater flexibility, starting with smart glasses. Announced at the Augmented World Expo, Snapdragon START combines modules with an AI-agnostic full software stack and a network of manufacturing partners to let brands, enterprise-focused organizations and emerging innovators focus on design and experience.
Global eyewear company, Inspecs, is the first to exclusively collaborate with Qualcomm under the Snapdragon START program.

Qorvo (QRVO - Free Report) has introduced QPF5012, an X-band radar front-end solution that allows defense system designers to achieve higher performance without increasing size, weight or prime power. Designed for modern phased array and multifunction sensors, the solution combines transmit power, efficiency and receive sensitivity in a single compact module, addressing key challenges in next-generation radar design.

The Zacks Rundown for MXL StockOver the past year, MaxLinear shares have surged 609.2% compared with the industry’s 85.9% growth. 

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In terms of valuation, MXL trades at a forward, three-year Price/Sales (P/S) of 12.11X compared with its 2.80X median and the industry average of 10.88X.

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Take a look at how estimates for MaxLinear’s 2026 and 2027 earnings are shaping up. 

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MaxLinear currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).  You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Expanded partnership builds on sports wagering collaboration and positions Caesars and its tribal partners for future online casino launch

AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the expansion of its existing partnership with three Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation, to include online casino gaming in Maine. The long-term agreement positions Caesars and its tribal partners for a potential iGaming launch in the state in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Under the expanded agreement, Caesars plans to bring a portfolio of three online casino brands to Maine: Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino. Each brand offers a distinct digital experience tailored to different player interests.

This expanded partnership builds on the successful launch of Caesars Sportsbook in Maine in 2023 and reflects the shared commitment between Caesars and the three Wabanaki Nations to deliver a best-in-class, responsible digital gaming experience while supporting tribal communities across the state. Caesars will invest in local workforce development by employing, training and developing members of each nation and will provide meaningful financial support to help fund tribal community programs and initiatives.

“As we look ahead to the launch of online casino gaming in Maine, we’re proud to expand our partnership with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “Together, we’ve built a strong and responsible sports wagering experience, and this next phase reinforces our commitment to our tribal partners and to delivering a differentiated, localized digital gaming experience for Mainers. We’re grateful to Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Legislature and the Maine Gambling Control Unit for their continued leadership and thoughtful approach to gaming in the state.”

“Penobscot Nation is proud to continue and expand our partnership with Caesars as we look toward the future of online gaming in Maine,” said Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation. “Our experience working together on sports wagering has demonstrated the value of aligning with a partner that respects our sovereignty, understands our communities and is committed to long-term success for the Wabanaki Nations. This next phase represents a meaningful opportunity to build on that foundation.”

“The Mi’kmaq Nation values the strong relationship we have built with Caesars and our fellow Wabanaki partners,” said Chief Sheila McCormack of the Mi’kmaq Nation. “Expanding into online casino gaming allows us to continue creating economic opportunities for our people while ensuring that any future platform is developed in a responsible, well-regulated manner that benefits the tribes and the state.”

“The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is pleased to deepen our partnership with Caesars as we prepare for the next chapter of gaming in Maine,” said Chief Clarissa Sabattis of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. “This long-term agreement reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Maine’s rural communities and is vital to the Houlton Band’s self-determination and economic self-sufficiency. Internet gaming revenues will provide our tribal government with a more secure, long-term source of revenue that will help us provide essential services and make critical investments in community infrastructure.”

Caesars’ online casino platforms will bring a premier digital entertainment experience to Maine, combining an expansive portfolio of slot titles, table games and live dealer offerings, subject to regulatory approvals, with seamless technology and user-friendly design. Each brand is tailored to meet different player preferences while upholding Caesars’ high standards for quality and Responsible Gaming. The platforms in Maine will integrate with Caesars Sportsbook and feature a single login and wallet experience, powered by Caesars’ Universal Digital Wallet, enabling seamless play across Caesars’ digital offerings.

Integrated with Caesars Rewards®, the company’s industry-leading loyalty program, eligible play will unlock Reward Credits that can be redeemed for unforgettable experiences across Caesars’ destinations nationwide, including stays, dining, entertainment and more.

Caesars Entertainment is an industry leader in Responsible Gaming, known for pioneering Responsible Gaming awareness and education. In 1989, Caesars became the first commercial casino company to address problem gambling by launching the industry’s first Responsible Gaming program, Project 21. Today, the Company’s commitment to ensuring all players are aware of Responsible Gaming resources remains steadfast and spans all of Caesars’ digital platforms and world-class destinations in which it operates. Caesars Entertainment proudly enforces an enhanced 21+ gaming policy that prevents individuals under the age of 21 from using Caesars Rewards and restricts access to its gaming products for individuals under the age of 21.

In March 2024, Caesars Sportsbook received the prestigious RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council in Ontario, Canada, which recognizes companies that achieve the highest standards for their Responsible Gaming practices. Just a few months later, the Company was awarded the National Council on Problem Gambling’s award for Corporate Social Responsibility. For more information about Caesars Entertainment's Responsible Gaming program, please visit https://www.caesars.com/corporate.

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.

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About the 3-Wabanaki Nation Coalition

The Penobscot Nation is a sovereign Indian Nation, whose headquarters are located on Indian Island, Maine. The Tribe has been located here since time immemorial and continues to practice its ancient traditions, including hunting and fishing. Penobscot owns over 150,000 acres of land plus over 220 islands in the Penobscot River. The Tribe operates over 110 programs including law enforcement, health care, natural resource and wildlife management, housing, social services, youth programs and its own school system. The Penobscot Nation is very active in sustainable management of its natural resources, lands and waters, including operating a sustained yield foresting program. Additionally, the Tribe participated in the Penobscot River restoration project removing several dams and opening up over 1,200 miles of habitat for over a dozen sea run fish species.

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Aroostook County, Maine. We are a riverine people who have used our ancestral territory since time immemorial for fishing, hunting, and gathering fiddleheads for food, ash for basket weaving, and birch for canoes. We call our Band “Metahksoniqewiyik” or People of the Meduxnekeag River, a tributary of the St. John or “Wolastoq” that flows through the Town of Houlton. Together, the Maliseet people of the United States and Canada are the “Wolastoqewiyik” or People of the Beautiful, Flowing River. The Maliseets and Mi’kmaqs were signatory to the first treaty entered by the United States—the Treaty of Watertown on July 19, 1776, just 15 days after the Declaration of Independence—sending 600 of our warriors to fight alongside General Washington against Great Britain. Today, our tribal government provides essential services to our community including a medical clinic, courts, low-income housing, child welfare and elder care programs, behavioral health and substance use services, an addiction recovery home, Boys and Girls Club of Maliseet, food distribution, domestic violence and sexual assault services, Head Start and adult education, vocational rehabilitation, emergency management, and natural resources management and protection. We are a statewide leader in Atlantic salmon restoration and work closely with the Towns of Houlton and Littleton and other local governments on road, bridge, water, and other critical infrastructure projects that support jobs for the people of Aroostook County. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians invites you to visit our beautiful homeland at Wilderness Pines Campground in Monticello. To learn more about our tribal government and businesses, please visit https://maliseets.net/ and https://www.wildernesspinescampground.com/.

The Mi’kmaq Nation is a federally recognized tribe with 1,633 members in Aroostook County, Maine. The central village and governmental seat is known as the "Bon Aire Village" and is located in the town of Presque Isle. The southern "Littleton Village," is located approximately 45 miles south of Bon Aire, and the northern "Connor Village," is located 25 miles north of Bon Aire. After receiving federal recognition in 1991, the Tribe’s name was officially changed from the Aroostook Band of Micmacs to Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi'kmaq Nation has created numerous programs to provide its members with support services, housing, infrastructure and a medical clinic. To further benefit their community, Mi’kmaq tribal leaders continuously seek to create a more vibrant economy sensitive to cultural traditions and values. The Mi'kmaq Nation views Maine's Internet Gaming Law as an important opportunity to increase our capacity to deliver essential governmental services to our citizens and to advance the self-sufficiency and self-determination of our Nation.

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Key Takeaways KLA targets $1B in advanced packaging process control revenue in 2026, above prior expectations.Onto expects 30% revenue growth in 2026, aided by AI packaging and HBM demand.ONTO gained 27.3% in one month and trades at 39.61X forward earnings versus KLAC at 52.71X. The semiconductor industry is entering a major investment cycle, fueled by AI, advanced packaging, HBM and next-generation chip manufacturing. Among them, Onto Innovation, Inc. (ONTO - Free Report)  and KLA Corporation (KLAC - Free Report)  stand out as leaders in process control, inspection and metrology. KLA is the dominant industry player, while Onto Innovation is a fast-growing specialist focused on advanced packaging and semiconductor inspection technologies, making them a highly relevant comparison for investors.

Per a report from Fortune Business Insights, the global semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market size is estimated to go from $15.84 billion in 2026 to $27.56 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.2%. The semiconductor equipment market is growing as AI chips require increasingly precise manufacturing. Key demand drivers include advanced packaging, chiplet architectures, HBM, 2.5D/3D integration, automotive semiconductors and AI accelerator production. KLA benefits across leading-edge nodes, while ONTO is leveraged for advanced packaging investments.

Although both companies operate in similar markets, they differ significantly in size, product portfolio, customer exposure and growth prospects.  Investors seeking exposure to semiconductor equipment must decide whether they prefer the stability of an established industry giant like KLA or the higher-growth potential offered by Onto Innovation.

The Case for KLACKLA is the global leader in semiconductor process control, benefiting from advanced inspection and metrology technologies, strong customer relationships and high switching costs as chip manufacturing becomes increasingly complex. KLA continues to view AI as a major growth driver and a key contributor to its accelerating momentum. The company is experiencing stronger-than-expected traction in advanced packaging, prompting it to raise its outlook for advanced packaging-related semiconductor process control revenue from approximately $635 million in 2025 to around $1 billion in 2026, which is significantly above previous expectations.

Since 2021, KLA has expanded its process control market share by 360 basis points and now holds a position roughly seven times larger than its nearest competitor. It expects accelerating wafer fabrication equipment growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by increasing demand for process control across leading-edge logic, HBM, advanced packaging, faster product cycles and rising semiconductor design complexity. These trends are increasing the need for KLA’s solutions to improve R&D efficiency, support fab ramps and optimize manufacturing yields.

KLA’s increasingly advanced systems and longer tool lifecycles are strengthening its high-margin services business, creating a predictable long-term growth driver as customers demand greater tool performance and uptime. Reflecting this momentum, the company introduced a 2030 financial model targeting 13-17% revenue CAGR, raised its services growth outlook to 13-15%, increased its capital return target to more than 90% of free cash flow and announced its 17th consecutive dividend increase along with a new $7 billion share repurchase authorization. KLA expects to outpace the broader wafer equipment market through 2030, supported by the growing importance of process control across semiconductor manufacturing.

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Despite the positive outlook, investors should monitor several risks. Emerging technologies such as electron-beam inspection could alter competitive dynamics in process control, requiring KLA to increase R&D spending if competing solutions offer superior performance or cost efficiency. Additionally, elevated component costs, including DRAM used in system image-processing computers, are expected to pressure gross margins through at least 2026. While supply remains secure, unfavorable product mix shifts or additional tariffs could further weigh on profitability and operating leverage.

The Case for ONTORather than competing directly across KLA's entire product lineup, Onto Innovation focuses on niche markets experiencing rapid growth, especially those benefiting from AI chips and heterogeneous integration. Its smaller size allows it to grow faster when semiconductor capital spending accelerates. It has delivered strong revenue growth, driven by AI-related packaging demand, advanced inspection solutions, rising customer adoption, growing software revenue and expansion into specialty semiconductor markets. Its smaller revenue base also lets new customer wins generate an outsized percentage growth.

ONTO expects momentum to speed up in the second half of the year, supported by customer expansions, increasing adoption of new products and a growing backlog, leading to more than 15% sequential revenue growth and over 30% revenue growth in 2026. Demand is fueled by AI and high-performance computing applications, while the company's integrated optical process control and software solutions, strengthened through its strategic collaboration with Rigaku, enhance its value proposition for semiconductor manufacturers. As semiconductor manufacturers adopt more complex materials and 3D structures, management anticipates rising demand for hybrid metrology solutions that merge optical and X-ray technologies.

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Its Ai Diffract software, developed with Rigaku, has already secured two competitive wins and multiple customer evaluations, demonstrating its ability to address advanced process control challenges. The collaboration opens new revenue opportunities via software licensing and integrated metrology solutions, while Onto Innovation's 27% investment in Rigaku reinforces long-term alignment and access to next-generation X-ray technology. Combined, these capabilities position Onto Innovation to leverage growing demand in advanced packaging and cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.

Furthermore, ONTO’s Dragonfly platform is becoming a major growth driver, supported by a more than $240 million HBM-related volume purchase agreement through 2027 and expanding adoption across AI-driven advanced packaging applications. Recent customer qualifications, strong order momentum and growing demand for 3D inspection technologies are strengthening its position in high-bandwidth memory and advanced packaging markets, with the company expecting advanced packaging revenue to grow more than 50% in 2026.

Despite strong growth prospects, Onto Innovation faces risks from cyclical semiconductor spending, intense competition, customer concentration and geopolitical uncertainties in Asia. The company must continue innovating to maintain its market position, while ongoing supply chain constraints, particularly in precision optics, could adversely impact revenue growth and profitability.

Share Performance Trajectory for ONTO & KLACIn the past month, ONTO stock has surged 27.3% while KLAC has gained 37.5%.

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Valuation: Discount vs. PremiumValuation often determines future investment returns. In terms of forward price/earnings, ONTO shares are trading at 39.61X, lower than KLAC’s 52.71X.

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How the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compares for ONTO & KLACEarnings estimates for ONTO have moved up for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days.

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For KLAC estimates have moved up for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days as well.

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ONTO vs. KLAC: Which Stock is the Better Pick?Both ONTO and KLAC currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Both companies are well-positioned to benefit from the long-term expansion of semiconductor manufacturing, but they appeal to different types of investors. KLA is a strong choice for conservative investors, offering market leadership, solid profitability, recurring revenue and lower risk. Onto Innovation provides higher growth potential through its exposure to advanced packaging and AI semiconductor trends, but with greater volatility. Overall, KLA is better suited for stability and long-term consistency, while Onto Innovation appeals to investors seeking higher-risk, higher-reward opportunities.

Nonetheless, holding both stocks at present could provide balanced exposure to semiconductor industry growth, combining KLA’s stability with Onto Innovation’s higher growth potential.

Key Takeaways In Q1 2026, Planet Fitness beat on earnings but saw slowing in new membership growth.Planet Fitness cut full year guidance and analysts slashed earnings estimates for 2026.Shares of Planet Fitness are down 51.7% year-to-date and are near 5-year lows. Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT - Free Report) saw slower than expected growth in new memberships to start the year and pushback on price increases of its premier membership, Black Card. This Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) lowered its full year guidance.

Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing operators of fitness centers. As of Mar 31, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members with 2,909 clubs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. It also has clubs internationally in Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain.

In the United States, the clubs start at $15.00 a month for the classic membership.

Planet Fitness Beat on Earnings for the Fourth Consecutive QuarterOn May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness reported its fiscal first quarter 2026 results and beat the Zacks Consensus for the fourth consecutive quarter. It has an outstanding earnings surprise track record. It has only missed three times in the last five years.

Earnings were $0.74 compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63, for a 17.5% beat.

Total revenue rose by 21.9% to $337.2 million from the year ago quarter.

System-wide same club sales gained 3.5%.

"In the first quarter, our top and bottom line results exceeded expectations,” said Colleen Keating, CEO.  

“However, 2026 is off to a slower than expected start from a net member growth perspective as we faced internal and external headwinds during our peak sign-up period. As a result, we are sharpening our marketing to prioritize capturing demand and driving net member growth. Additionally, we are pausing the planned national Black Card price increase pending a broader pricing review," she added.

PF Black Card is the new premier membership level which, as of June 22, 2026, one of the clubs in the Chicago area was charging $24.99 a month for.

With the Black Card, you can access any Planet Fitness Club, you can bring a guest anytime, you have access to digital workouts and free in-club fitness training, among other perks.

Planet Fitness Lowers Full Year GuidanceWith the slow start to the year with net new members and the pause on the national Black Card price increase, it’s not a surprise that Planet Fitness had to lower expectations.

The analysts also had to get in line with the new reality.

As a result, there were seven earnings estimates cut for fiscal 2026 in the last 60 days. That pushed the Zacks Consensus down to $3.22 from $3.38 in that time.

However, that’s still earnings growth of 4.9% as Planet Fitness made $3.07 last year.

Analysts are bearish on fiscal 2027 as well with seven estimates lowered for next year in the last 60 days. The 2027 Zacks Consensus Estimate has fallen to $3.53 from $3.99.

That is still earnings growth of 9.6% over fiscal 2026.

Why the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell)?With earnings growth expected for fiscal 2026 and 2027, you might be wondering, why is Planet Fitness a Strong Sell?

The Zacks Rank is determined by changes to earnings estimates. When 7 analysts are cutting, for both 2026 and 2027, and none are raising during that time, it sends a signal that the analysts are bearish.

Here’s the earnings outlook on the five-year price and consensus chart.

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Shares of Planet Fitness Plunge Near a 5-Year LowEven though Planet Fitness has an excellent earnings surprise track record, and beat on earnings again in Q1 2026, it cut guidance.

Shares of Planet Fitness plunged on that news to near 5-year lows.

However, the shares had also been falling before the earnings report and are now down 51.7% year-to-date on concerns about GLP-1s impacting fitness centers and the strength, or lack thereof, of the consumer during uncertain times.

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After the sell-off, is it cheap?

Planet Fitness is trading with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.4. That’s attractive compared to the S&P 500 which is trading at 21x, but investors often look for stocks priced with a P/E under 15 to find real value.  

Planet Fitness is shareholder friendly. It bought back $50 million in shares in the first quarter of 2026. It doesn’t pay a dividend, however.

Investors interested in a fitness stock like Planet Fitness might want to wait on the sidelines for the analysts to get more bullish on the company before diving in. Look for analysts raising their estimates, instead of cutting them.

By PYMNTS  |  June 23, 2026

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Digital financial services app SoFi has introduced an AI-powered investing platform.

Composer by SoFi, announced Tuesday (June 23), is designed to allow investors to employ artificial intelligence to develop, test and automate investment strategies using natural language.

It follows the company’s acquisition of Composer Securities, SoFi said in a news release provided to PYMNTS.

“Composer has built one of the most innovative AI-powered investing platforms available to retail investors today,” said Anthony Noto, SoFi’s chief executive.

“Our acquisition of Composer reflects SoFi’s strategy of identifying innovative technologies and exceptional teams that can strengthen our ecosystem over time. As AI becomes a foundational part of investing, Composer by SoFi strengthens our ability to deliver powerful investing tools through an experience that is simple, intuitive, and accessible.”

According to the release, Composer lets investors design their own strategies, while also exploring “community-built” strategies.

“An investor who feels they missed an AI sector rally can search over 2,000 community-built strategies, find one focused on AI and semiconductor leaders, review how it would have performed historically, and deploy it within seconds,” the release said.

Investors who aren’t sure which way the market will go can meld strategies designed for a variety of market environments and automate them together, SoFi added.

While other agentic tools use AI to continuously make trading decisions, SoFi says Composer employs the technology to help investors build “sophisticated rules-based strategies” that are executed automatically and follow clear, predefined rules which can be refined with specific weights, conditions and filters.

“This means investors maintain visibility into how their strategies work and can evaluate historical performance across different market environments before deciding whether to activate a strategy,” the company added.

As PYMNTS wrote last month, Noto has framed SoFi’s strategy around helping members manage their money holistically instead of introducing isolated products.

“Our critical success factor is helping people spend less than they make and invest the rest,” Noto said during an earnings call.

He added that consumers increasingly require financial guidance “for all the days in between,” and not simply for major financial decisions.

SoFi also recently acquired Peach Finance, a lending infrastructure startup that specializes in loan servicing software.

“This acquisition represents a significant expansion of SoFi’s business model, which has evolved beyond providing consumer financial products to offering a robust infrastructure layer for third-party banks and FinTechs,” PYMNTS wrote last month. “By incorporating Peach’s specialized software, SoFi adds a critical component to its enterprise ecosystem.”

Key Takeaways Lexicon is advancing sotagliflozin in a phase III HCM study, with top-line data expected in Q1 2027.Lexicon's Novo Nordisk-partnered LX9851 entered phase I in 2026, with milestone-payment potential.LXRX targets a 2026 T1D NDA resubmission for sotagliflozin, pending STENO1 & fulfillment of FDA requirements. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX - Free Report) is advancing its cardiometabolic franchise, led by its sole marketed drug, sotagliflozin. Sotagliflozin, an oral inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter types I and II (SGLT1 and SGLT2), has been marketed in the United States as Inpefa since 2023 to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure in adults. Lexicon has granted Viatris (VTRS - Free Report) the rights to develop, seek regulatory approvals for and commercialize sotagliflozin in markets outside the United States and Europe.

The company’s top line comprises product revenues from Inpefa, licensing and milestone revenues from LX9851, its obesity-focused asset partnered with Novo Nordisk (NVO - Free Report) and royalties from a previously commercialized product, Xermelo.

In 2020, Lexicon sold its commercial rights to Xermelo under an asset purchase and sale agreement to TerSera Therapeutics, receiving upfront payments while retaining certain ongoing royalty and milestone payment rights on Xermelo from TerSera Therapeutics.

The company is entering a catalyst-rich period, with several potentially transformative milestones expected across its cardiometabolic pipeline over the next 12 months.

Year to date, LXRX shares have surged 74.8% against the industry’s 1.7% decline.

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Sotagliflozin Becomes a Multi-Indication Growth Asset for LXRXLexicon is actively pursuing label expansion opportunities for sotagliflozin beyond its current heart failure indication. The company is enrolling patients in the pivotal phase III SONATA-HCM study evaluating sotagliflozin in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a chronic and progressive heart disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. Enrollment is expected to be completed in mid-2026, with top-line data anticipated in the first quarter of 2027. Positive clinical data could substantially increase investor confidence in the long-term growth trajectory of the drug.

Beyond HCM, LXRX is also pursuing approval of sotagliflozin for glycemic control in adults with type I diabetes (T1D) and remains on track for potential new drug application (NDA) resubmission and regulatory approval in 2026, subject to the successful completion of the ongoing STENO1 study and fulfillment of FDA data requirements. If approved, the company will market the drug under the brand name Zynquista.

To remind investors, Lexicon received a complete response letter from the FDA in 2019, which expressed concerns regarding the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially serious complication associated with SGLT inhibitor use in patients with T1D. The agency requested additional data to better characterize the drug's safety profile and demonstrate that the benefits outweigh the risks.

NVO-LXRX Licensing Agreement to Boost Cash PositionLexicon entered into a licensing agreement withNovo Nordisk in 2025,under which the latter is developing LXRX’s LX9851, a first-in-class oral small-molecule inhibitor of acyl-CoA synthetase 5 for obesity and associated metabolic disorders. NVO initiated a phase I study in March 2026, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. Per the licensing agreement, Lexicon has already received $55 million in upfront and milestone payments and remains eligible for up to $1 billion in additional development, regulatory and commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties on future sales.

Lexicon’s Another Pipeline Asset on the MoveAnother pipeline asset of Lexicon is pilavapadin (LX9211), an investigational oral, non-opioid therapy for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). Following FDA clearance, the company plans to advance the candidate into phase III development. The primary endpoint will be the change in average daily pain score. If approved, pilavapadin would be the first oral, non-opioid therapy approved for neuropathic pain in more than 20 years. Lexicon is exploring strategic partnership opportunities to support the therapy's global development and commercialization.

Lexicon highlighted encouraging preclinical findings in March, suggesting that pilavapadin may have potential as a novel oral treatment for spasticity associated with conditions such as multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury.

LXRX's Zacks Rank & EstimatesLexicon currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Over the past 30 days, estimates for LXRX’s loss per share have remained unchanged at 17 cents for 2026 and 24 cents for 2027.

Key Takeaways Sterling sees exceptionally strong Texas conditions, with robust award activity boosting momentum.CEC project wins in Texas helped drive a $1.2 billion increase in combined backlog since year-end 2025.STRL is pursuing larger, multi-year projects as customers expand capital deployment plans. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) is seeing a growing opportunity in Texas as demand for large-scale infrastructure projects accelerates across the state. The market has become increasingly important for the company, supported by rising activity in mission-critical developments and a growing need for experienced contractors capable of handling complex projects. Texas is also benefiting from substantial investments in digital infrastructure, creating a favorable backdrop for long-term growth.

In the first quarter of 2026, Sterling pointed to exceptionally strong conditions in Texas, with robust award activity supporting business momentum. The company is expanding its presence by leveraging resources from both western and southeastern operations. This allows the company to pursue opportunities across different parts of the state. Texas also contributed meaningfully to recent project wins secured by CEC, Sterling’s electrical services business, which helped drive a $1.2 billion increase in CEC’s combined backlog since year-end 2025.

The opportunity extends beyond near-term project awards. Customers are increasingly seeking partners with the capacity to support larger and longer-duration programs, and Sterling is benefiting from those trends. The company indicated that project sizes in Texas are growing rapidly, with some developments expected to span several years. As customers expand their capital deployment plans, Sterling is being drawn into additional markets and projects where execution capabilities have become a key differentiator.

While Texas is only one part of Sterling’s broader growth strategy, the scale of infrastructure investment taking place in the state suggests it could become an increasingly important contributor to future revenue opportunities. Strong customer demand, expanding project scopes and growing market presence position Sterling to capture additional value from this favorable infrastructure cycle.

How Sterling Compares With Key Infrastructure RivalsSterling operates in attractive infrastructure markets supported by data center expansion and broader investment in digital and industrial infrastructure. Two notable competitors are MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) and EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) , both of which have established positions across large-scale engineering and construction projects.

MasTec has built a diversified infrastructure platform spanning communications, power delivery, clean energy, pipeline and civil construction. The company is benefiting from rising investments in AI-driven data centers, grid modernization and connectivity infrastructure, while also expanding its turnkey capabilities for mission-critical projects. These strengths position MasTec as a significant competitor in infrastructure projects linked to data center growth.

EMCOR is another major competitor with strong capabilities in electrical and mechanical construction and building services. The company continues to see robust demand from data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, institutional and water infrastructure markets, supported by expertise in complex mission-critical projects and long-standing customer relationships. While EMCOR serves a broader mix of end markets, the growing exposure to data center construction places it in direct competition for large infrastructure opportunities.

STRL Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Texas-based infrastructure services provider have gained 191.4% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.

STRL’s Price Performance (YTD)
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STRL stock is currently trading at a premium compared with its industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 38.45, as shown in the chart below.

STRL's P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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Earnings Estimate Revision of STRLSTRL’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past 30 days to $19.31 and $27.43 per share, respectively, as shown below. The revised estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year growth of 77.5% and 42.1%, respectively.

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Sterling currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced fourth quarter and annual fee revenue of $759.8 million and $2.9 billion, respectively. In addition, fourth quarter diluted earnings per share was $1.39 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.40, while full year diluted earnings per share was $5.22 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $5.28.

“I am very pleased with our quarterly performance. This marks our fifth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, underscoring the strength of our strategy and the increasing relevance of our solutions – all amid an uneven economic environment,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “In addition to increased momentum across our broader offerings, I am particularly encouraged by double-digit growth in Professional Search & Interim, reflecting the depth and breadth of our solutions.

“As we conclude another fiscal year, I have never been more excited about the potential for Korn Ferry, the impact we have on clients and our We Are Korn Ferry mindset that is furthering collaboration across our firm. I am incredibly proud of our colleagues around the world. Their expertise and passion are the catalyst as we unlock potential in people and unleash transformation across organizations.”

Selected Financial Results

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts) (a)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

759.8

$

712.0

$

2,907.5

$

2,730.1

Total revenue

$

768.3

$

719.8

$

2,938.6

$

2,761.1

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

1,883.0

$

1,709.6

$

1,883.0

$

1,709.6

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry

$

73.1

$

64.2

$

277.4

$

246.1

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry margin

9.6

%

9.0

%

9.5

%

9.0

%

Basic earnings per share

$

1.42

$

1.23

$

5.33

$

4.69

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.39

$

1.21

$

5.22

$

4.60

Adjusted Results (c):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

129.5

$

121.1

$

497.8

$

463.9

Adjusted EBITDA margin

17.0

%

17.0

%

17.1

%

17.0

%

Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry (d)

$

73.5

$

70.1

$

280.9

$

261.2

Adjusted basic earnings per share (d)

$

1.43

$

1.34

$

5.40

$

4.98

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (d)

$

1.40

$

1.32

$

5.28

$

4.88

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Management separation charges are contractual
obligations due upon executive's death

$

—

$

4.6

$

—

$

4.6

Integration/acquisition costs

$

—

$

1.7

$

4.4

$

8.8

Restructuring charges, net

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

1.9

Impairment of fixed assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

0.5

Impairment of right-of-use assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

2.5

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(13.9

)

$

—

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Accelerated depreciation on Digital platform

$

—

$

—

$

13.8

$

—

Tax effect on the adjusted items

$

0.4

$

(0.5

)

$

(0.9

)

$

(3.2

)

Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results

The Company reported fee revenue in Q4 FY'26 of $759.8 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year (up 5.0% at constant currency), led by Professional Search & Interim up 14%, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up 7% and RPO up 5%.

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $73.1 million with a margin of 9.6% in Q4 FY'26, compared to Q4 FY'25 net income attributable to Korn Ferry of $64.2 million with a margin of 9.0%, an increase of 60bps. Adjusted EBITDA was $129.5 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $121.1 million in Q4 FY'25. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.0% in both Q4 FY'26 and Q4 FY'25. Increases in net income attributable to Korn Ferry and margin, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, were primarily due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and costs of services.

Fiscal 2026 Full Year Results

The Company reported fee revenue in FY'26 of $2,907.5 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year (up 5% at constant currency), led by Professional Search & Interim up 11%, Executive Search up 9%, and Consulting and RPO, both up approximately 4%.

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $277.4 million with a margin of 9.5% in FY'26, compared to net income attributable to Korn Ferry of $246.1 million with a margin of 9.0% in FY'25, an increase of 50bps. Adjusted EBITDA was $497.8 million in FY'26 compared to $463.9 million in FY'25. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.1% in FY'26, essentially flat compared to the year-ago period. Increases in net income attributable to Korn Ferry and margin, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, were primarily due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and cost of services.

Results by Solution

Selected Consulting Data

(dollars in millions) (a)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

181.9

$

169.4

$

691.7

$

662.7

Total revenue

$

185.3

$

172.5

$

704.1

$

674.1

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

390.1

$

367.7

$

390.1

$

367.7

Ending number of consultants and execution staff (c)

1,522

1,599

1,522

1,599

Hours worked in thousands (d)

366

373

1,426

1,510

Average bill rate (e)

$

442

$

413

$

458

$

439

Adjusted Results (f):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

30.9

$

29.1

$

118.4

$

115.5

Adjusted EBITDA margin

17.0

%

17.2

%

17.1

%

17.4

%

____________________ (a)

Numbers may not total due to rounding.

(b)

Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.

(c)

Represents number of employees originating, delivering and executing consulting services.

(d)

The number of hours worked by consultant and execution staff during the period.

(e)

The amount of fee revenue divided by the number of hours worked by consultants and execution staff.

(f)

Adjusted results exclude the following:

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Management separation charges (g)

$

—

$

4.6

$

—

$

4.6

Restructuring charges, net

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

1.7

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(4.1

)

$

—

Fee revenue was $181.9 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $169.4 million in Q4 FY'25, an increase of $12.5 million or 7% (up 5% on a constant currency basis). The year-over-year increase in Consulting fee revenue was primarily driven by higher fee revenue in leadership development, assessment & succession and organizational strategy offerings.

Adjusted EBITDA was $30.9 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $29.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.0% in Q4 FY'26, essentially flat compared to the year-ago quarter. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily from higher fee revenue, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits expenses.

Selected Digital Data

(dollars in millions) (a)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

89.3

$

91.6

$

363.5

$

363.5

Total revenue

$

89.7

$

91.6

$

364.4

$

363.7

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

416.9

$

392.6

$

416.9

$

392.6

Ending number of consultants

233

244

233

244

Subscription & License fee revenue

$

38.0

$

34.5

$

148.6

$

137.7

Adjusted Results (c):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

27.7

$

28.5

$

113.1

$

112.7

Adjusted EBITDA margin

31.0

%

31.1

%

31.1

%

31.0

%

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Impairment of fixed assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

0.4

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(2.0

)

$

—

Fee revenue was $89.3 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $91.6 million in Q4 FY'25, a decrease of $2.3 million or 3% (down 6% on a constant currency basis).

Adjusted EBITDA was $27.7 million in Q4 FY'26, compared to $28.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 31.0%, relatively unchanged from the year-ago quarter.

Selected Executive Search Data(a)

(dollars in millions) (b)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

242.0

$

227.0

$

924.1

$

846.2

Total revenue

$

244.1

$

229.1

$

932.1

$

854.1

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (c)

$

73.2

$

69.6

$

73.2

$

69.6

Ending number of consultants

566

560

566

560

Average number of consultants

565

560

563

551

Engagements billed

3,794

3,827

9,511

9,151

New engagements (d)

1,712

1,738

6,514

6,325

Adjusted Results (e):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

64.0

$

54.2

$

237.4

$

206.2

Adjusted EBITDA margin

26.4

%

23.9

%

25.7

%

24.4

%

____________________ (a)

Executive Search is the sum of the individual Executive Search Reporting Segments described in our annual and quarterly reporting on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and is presented on a consolidated basis as it is consistent with the Company’s discussion of its Solutions, and financial metrics used by the Company’s investor base.

(b)

Numbers may not total due to rounding.

(c)

Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.

(d)

Represents new engagements opened in the respective period.

(e)

Executive Search Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures that adjust for the following:

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Impairment of right-of-use assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

2.5

Impairment of fixed assets

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

0.2

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(3.7

)

$

—

Restructuring charges, net

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

0.2

Fee revenue was $242.0 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $227.0 million in Q4 FY'25, an increase of $15.0 million or 7% (up 5% at constant currency). The year-over-year increase in fee revenue was driven by an increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement, resulting from more search work at higher levels. The Company experienced fee revenue growth in all regions.

Adjusted EBITDA was $64.0 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $54.2 million in the year-ago quarter, an increase of $9.8 million or 18% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.4%, compared to 23.9% in the year-ago quarter. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily due to an increase in fee revenue combined with lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits expenses.

Selected Professional Search & Interim Data

(dollars in millions) (a)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

149.1

$

130.7

$

561.1

$

503.5

Total revenue

$

150.4

$

131.7

$

566.3

$

507.2

Permanent Placement:

Fee revenue

$

59.8

$

50.9

$

222.4

$

203.8

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

16.5

$

14.1

$

16.5

$

14.1

Engagements billed

1,784

1,829

4,835

4,830

New engagements (c)

1,034

1,009

3,902

3,811

Ending number of consultants

290

309

290

309

Interim:

Fee revenue

$

89.3

$

79.8

$

338.7

$

299.7

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

144.1

$

107.6

$

144.1

$

107.6

Average bill rate (d)

$

151

$

131

$

145

$

133

Average weekly billable consultants (e)

1,234

1,301

1,237

1,168

Adjusted Results (f):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

33.9

$

27.4

$

121.2

$

107.6

Adjusted EBITDA margin

22.7

%

21.0

%

21.6

%

21.4

%

____________________ (a)

Numbers may not total due to rounding.

(b)

Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.

(c)

Represents new engagements opened in the respective period.

(d)

Fee revenue from interim divided by the number of hours worked by consultants.

(e)

The number of billable consultants based on a weekly average in the respective period.

(f)

Adjusted results exclude the following:

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Integration/acquisition costs

$

—

$

1.6

$

4.4

$

6.0

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(2.6

)

$

—

Fee revenue was $149.1 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $130.7 million in Q4 FY'25, an increase of $18.4 million or 14% (up 12% at constant currency). Fee revenue increased due to higher fee revenues in both Permanent Placement and Interim. The year-over-year increase in Interim fee revenue was primarily due to a 15% increase in average bill rate. The year-over-year increase in Permanent Placement fee revenue was driven by an increase in the weighted-average fee billed per engagement.

Adjusted EBITDA was $33.9 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $27.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.7% in Q4 FY'26 compared to 21.0% in the year-ago quarter. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin was due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and cost of services.

Selected Recruitment Process Outsourcing ("RPO") Data

(dollars in millions) (a)

  Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Fee revenue

$

97.6

$

93.3

$

367.1

$

354.1

Total revenue

$

98.7

$

94.8

$

371.8

$

362.0

Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)

$

842.2

$

758.0

$

842.2

$

758.0

RPO new business (c)

$

137.2

$

118.8

$

543.9

$

533.4

Adjusted Results (d):

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Adjusted EBITDA

$

15.5

$

14.5

$

57.7

$

52.6

Adjusted EBITDA margin

15.8

%

15.5

%

15.7

%

14.9

%

Fourth Quarter

Year to Date

FY’26

FY’25

FY’26

FY’25

Gain on modification of office lease

$

—

$

—

$

(1.5

)

$

—

Fee revenue was $97.6 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $93.3 million in Q4 FY'25, an increase of $4.3 million or 5% (up 3% at constant currency). RPO fee revenue increased primarily due to new logo client wins in North America.

Adjusted EBITDA was $15.5 million in Q4 FY'26 compared to $14.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 15.8% in Q4 FY'26, compared to 15.5% in Q4 FY'25.

Outlook

Assuming no material negative impact from the recent Middle East conflict and that other worldwide geopolitical conditions, economic conditions, financial markets and foreign exchange rates remain steady, on a consolidated basis:

Q1 FY’27 fee revenue is expected to be in the range of $725 million and $745 million; and Q1 FY’27 diluted earnings per share is expected to range between $1.32 to $1.38. Earnings Conference Call Webcast

The earnings conference call will be held today at 12:00 PM (EDT) and hosted by CEO Gary Burnison, CFO Robert Rozek, SVP Business Development & Analytics Gregg Kvochak and VP Investor Relations Tiffany Louder. The conference call will be webcast and available online at ir.kornferry.com. We will also post to the investor relations section of our website earnings slides, which will accompany our webcast, and other important information, and encourage you to review the information that we make available on our website.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release and our conference call that relate to our outlook, projections, goals, strategies, future plans and expectations, including statements relating to expected labor market conditions, expected demand for and relevance of our products and services, expected results of our business diversification strategy, impact of global events on our business, and other statements of future events or conditions are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “goals”, “estimates”, “guidance”, “may”, “should”, “could”, “will” or “likely”, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Such statements are based on current expectations; actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the control of Korn Ferry. The potential risks and uncertainties include those relating to global and local political and or economic developments in or affecting countries where we have operations, such as inflation, trade wars, interest rates, labor market conditions, global slowdowns, or recessions, competition, geopolitical tensions, including the recent Middle East conflict, shifts in global trade patterns, changes in demand for our services as a result of automation, dependence on and costs of attracting and retaining qualified and experienced consultants, impact of inflationary pressures on our profitability, our ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retaining key employees, maintaining our brand name and professional reputation, potential legal liability and regulatory developments, portability of client relationships, consolidation of or within the industries we serve, changes and developments in government laws and regulations, evolving investor and customer expectations with regard to corporate responsibility matters, currency fluctuations in our international operations, risks related to growth, alignment of our cost structure, including as a result of recent workforce, real estate, and other restructuring initiatives, restrictions imposed by off-limits agreements, reliance on information processing systems, cyber security vulnerabilities or events, changes to data security, data privacy, and data protection laws, dependence on third parties for the execution of critical functions, limited protection of our intellectual property, our ability to enhance, develop and respond to new technology, including artificial intelligence, our ability to successfully recover from a disaster or other business continuity problems, employment liability risk, an impairment in the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets, treaties, or regulations on our business and our Company, deferred tax assets that we may not be able to use, our ability to develop new products and services, changes in our accounting estimates and assumptions, the utilization and billing rates of our consultants, seasonality, the use of social media platforms, the ability to effect acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses, resulting organizational changes, our indebtedness, and those relating to the ultimate magnitude and duration of any pandemic or outbreaks. For a detailed description of risks and uncertainties that could cause differences from our expectations, please refer to Korn Ferry’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Korn Ferry disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). In particular, it includes:

Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry, adjusted to exclude accelerated depreciation on our Digital platform, management separation charges, integration/acquisition costs, restructuring charges, impairment of fixed assets, impairment of right-of-use assets and gain on modification of an office lease, net of income tax effect; Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, adjusted to exclude cost associated with accelerated depreciation on our Digital platform, management separation charges, integration/acquisition costs, restructuring charges, impairment of fixed assets, impairment of right-of-use assets and gain on modification of an office lease, net of income tax effect; Constant currency (calculated using a quarterly average) percentages that represent the percentage change that would have resulted had exchange rates in the prior period been the same as those in effect in the current period; and Consolidated and Executive Search Adjusted EBITDA, which is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude management separation charges, integration/acquisition costs, restructuring charges, impairment of fixed assets, impairment of right-of-use assets and gain on modification of an office lease, net when applicable, and Consolidated and Executive Search Adjusted EBITDA margin. This non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

Management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures in this press release provides meaningful supplemental information regarding Korn Ferry’s performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of Korn Ferry’s ongoing operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures are performance measures and are not indicative of the liquidity of Korn Ferry. These items, which are described in the footnotes in the attached reconciliations, represent 1) costs associated with previous acquisitions, such as legal and professional fees, retention awards and on-going integration expenses, 2) gain on modification of an office lease where the Company received lease incentives to shorten the lease term, 3) restructuring charges, net to align workforce to eliminate excess capacity resulting from challenging macroeconomic business environment, 4) accelerated depreciation associated with the decision to sunset our Digital platform, 5) impairment of fixed assets primarily due to software impairment charge in our Digital segment, 6) impairment of right-of-use assets due to the decision to terminate and sublease some of our offices and 7) management separation charges due to contractual obligations due upon executive's death. The use of non-GAAP financial measures facilitates comparisons to Korn Ferry’s historical performance. Korn Ferry includes non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its evaluation of Korn Ferry’s ongoing operations and financial and operational decision-making. Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry, adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share and Consolidated and Executive Search Adjusted EBITDA, exclude certain charges that management does not consider on-going in nature and allows management and investors to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results. Management further believes that Consolidated and Executive Search Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by investors and other interested parties to measure operating performance among companies with different capital structures, effective tax rates and tax attributes and capitalized asset values, all of which can vary substantially from company to company. In the case of constant currency percentages, management believes the presentation of such information provides useful supplemental information regarding Korn Ferry's performance as excluding the impact of exchange rate changes on Korn Ferry's financial performance allows investors to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results, to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by exchange rate changes and to perform related trend analysis, and provides a higher degree of transparency of information used by management in its evaluation of Korn Ferry's ongoing operations and financial and operational decision-making.

  KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended
April 30,

Year Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(unaudited)

Fee revenue

$

759,772

$

712,048

$

2,907,469

$

2,730,088

Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses

8,484

7,779

31,172

30,998

Total revenue

768,256

719,827

2,938,641

2,761,086

Compensation and benefits

486,737

443,503

1,867,005

1,758,024

General and administrative expenses

67,659

68,623

247,727

258,488

Reimbursed expenses

8,484

7,779

31,172

30,998

Cost of services

82,262

74,827

319,150

285,075

Depreciation and amortization

21,591

20,531

98,844

80,287

Restructuring charges, net

—

—

—

1,892

Total operating expenses

666,733

615,263

2,563,898

2,414,764

Operating income

101,523

104,564

374,743

346,322

Other income (loss), net

6,410

(10,306

)

33,705

18,953

Interest expense, net

(5,056

)

(5,331

)

(19,998

)

(20,363

)

Income before provision for income taxes

102,877

88,927

388,450

344,912

Income tax provision

29,052

23,789

107,630

93,836

Net income

73,825

65,138

280,820

251,076

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(691

)

(894

)

(3,386

)

(5,014

)

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry

$

73,134

$

64,244

$

277,434

$

246,062

Earnings per common share attributable to Korn Ferry:

Basic

$

1.42

$

1.23

$

5.33

$

4.69

Diluted

$

1.39

$

1.21

$

5.22

$

4.60

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

50,932

51,599

51,428

51,778

Diluted

51,922

52,504

52,519

52,806

  KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY REPORTING SEGMENT

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended April 30,

Year Ended April 30,

2026

2025

% Change

2026

2025

% Change

Fee revenue:

Consulting

$

181,920

$

169,363

7.4

%

$

691,654

$

662,708

4.4

%

Digital

89,282

91,634

(2.6

%)

363,523

363,530

—

%

Executive Search:

North America

156,095

143,014

9.1

%

583,394

535,921

8.9

%

EMEA

54,135

53,479

1.2

%

215,134

194,088

10.8

%

Asia Pacific

24,622

23,630

4.2

%

97,527

87,337

11.7

%

Latin America

7,099

6,880

3.2

%

28,049

28,862

(2.8

%)

Total Executive Search (a)

241,951

227,003

6.6

%

924,104

846,208

9.2

%

Professional Search & Interim

149,060

130,710

14.0

%

561,077

503,515

11.4

%

RPO

97,559

93,338

4.5

%

367,111

354,127

3.7

%

Total fee revenue

759,772

712,048

6.7

%

2,907,469

2,730,088

6.5

%

Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses

8,484

7,779

9.1

%

31,172

30,998

0.6

%

Total revenue

$

768,256

$

719,827

6.7

%

$

2,938,641

$

2,761,086

6.4

%

KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  April 30,
2026

April 30,
2025

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,095,445

$

1,006,964

Marketable securities

38,914

36,388

Receivables due from clients, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $42,527 and $40,461 at April 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively

573,350

565,255

Income taxes and other receivables

75,410

38,394

Unearned compensation

64,421

61,649

Prepaid expenses and other assets

58,437

41,488

Total current assets

1,905,977

1,750,138

Marketable securities, non-current

247,132

233,626

Property and equipment, net

191,531

173,610

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

170,986

152,712

Cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies, net of loans

289,058

252,621

Deferred income taxes

113,207

144,560

Goodwill

950,636

948,832

Intangible assets, net

45,858

70,193

Unearned compensation, non-current

118,592

106,965

Investments and other assets

31,799

27,967

Total assets

$

4,064,776

$

3,861,224

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Accounts payable

$

49,682

$

58,884

Income taxes payable

19,573

23,079

Compensation and benefits payable

570,242

530,473

Operating lease liability, current

28,111

38,573

Other accrued liabilities

314,402

304,589

Total current liabilities

982,010

955,598

Deferred compensation and other retirement plans

510,774

477,770

Operating lease liability, non-current

164,899

131,762

Long-term debt

398,565

397,736

Deferred tax liabilities

5,723

5,981

Other liabilities

23,902

20,238

Total liabilities

2,085,873

1,989,085

Stockholders' equity

Common stock: $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 79,203 and 78,264 shares issued and 50,225 and 51,458 shares outstanding at April 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively

284,370

364,425

Retained earnings

1,761,063

1,588,274

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

(72,827

)

(86,243

)

Total Korn Ferry stockholders' equity

1,972,606

1,866,456

Noncontrolling interest

6,297

5,683

Total stockholders' equity

1,978,903

1,872,139

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

4,064,776

$

3,861,224

  KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
April 30,

Year Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry

$

73,134

$

64,244

$

277,434

$

246,062

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

691

894

3,386

5,014

Net income

73,825

65,138

280,820

251,076

Income tax provision

29,052

23,789

107,630

93,836

Income before provision for income taxes

102,877

88,927

388,450

344,912

Interest expense, net

5,056

5,331

19,998

20,363

Depreciation and amortization (1)

21,591

20,531

98,844

80,287

Management separation charges (2)

—

4,614

—

4,614

Integration/acquisition costs (3)

—

1,738

4,420

8,837

Gain on modification of office lease (4)

—

—

(13,907

)

—

Impairment of right-of-use assets (5)

—

—

—

2,452

Impairment of fixed assets (6)

—

—

—

509

Restructuring charges, net (7)

—

—

—

1,892

Adjusted EBITDA

$

129,524

$

121,141

$

497,805

$

463,866

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry margin

9.6

%

9.0

%

9.5

%

9.0

%

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

0.1

%

0.1

%

0.1

%

0.2

%

Income tax provision

3.8

%

3.3

%

3.7

%

3.4

%

Interest expense, net

0.7

%

0.8

%

0.7

%

0.8

%

Depreciation and amortization (1)

2.8

%

2.9

%

3.4

%

2.9

%

Management separation charges (2)

—

%

0.7

%

—

%

0.2

%

Integration/acquisition costs (3)

—

%

0.2

%

0.2

%

0.3

%

Gain on modification of office lease (4)

—

%

—

%

(0.5

%)

—

%

Impairment of right-of-use assets (5)

—

%

—

%

—

%

0.1

%

Impairment of fixed assets (6)

—

%

—

%

—

%

0.0

%

Restructuring charges, net (7)

—

%

—

%

—

%

0.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

17.0

%

17.0

%

17.1

%

17.0

%

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry

$

73,134

$

64,244

$

277,434

$

246,062

Accelerated depreciation on Digital platform (1)

—

—

13,846

—

Management separation charges (2)

—

4,614

—

4,614

Integration/acquisition costs (3)

—

1,738

4,420

8,837

Gain on modification of office lease (4)

—

—

(13,907

)

—

Impairment of right-of-use assets (5)

—

—

—

2,452

Impairment of fixed assets (6)

—

—

—

509

Restructuring charges, net (7)

—

—

—

1,892

Tax effect on the adjusted items (8)

380

(487

)

(863

)

(3,187

)

Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry

$

73,514

$

70,109

$

280,930

$

261,179

Explanation of Non-GAAP Adjustments

(1)

Depreciation and amortization includes $13.8 million of accelerated depreciation associated with the decision to sunset our Digital platform in the year ended April 30, 2026.

(2)

Contractual obligations due upon executive's death.

(3)

Costs associated with previous acquisitions, such as legal and professional fees, retention awards and the on-going integration expenses.

(4)

Gain on the modification of an office lease where the Company received lease incentives to shorten the lease term.

(5)

Costs associated with impairment of right-of-use assets due to terminating and deciding to sublease some of our offices.

(6)

Costs associated with impairment of fixed assets primarily due to software impairment charge in our Digital segment.

(7)

Restructuring charges incurred to align our workforce to eliminate excess capacity resulting from challenging macroeconomic business environment.

(8)

Tax effect on accelerated depreciation on Digital platform, management separation charges, integration/acquisition costs, gain on modification of office lease, impairment of right-of-use assets and fixed assets, and restructuring charges, net.

KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
April 30,

Year Ended
April 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Basic earnings per common share

$

1.42

$

1.23

$

5.33

$

4.69

Accelerated depreciation on Digital platform (1)

—

—

0.27

—

Management separation charges (2)

—

0.09

—

0.09

Integration/acquisition costs (3)

—

0.03

0.09

0.17

Gain on modification of office lease (4)

—

—

(0.27

)

—

Impairment of right-of-use assets (5)

—

—

—

0.05

Impairment of fixed assets (6)

—

—

—

0.01

Restructuring charges, net (7)

—

—

—

0.03

Tax effect on the adjusted items (8)

0.01

(0.01

)

(0.02

)

(0.06

)

Adjusted basic earnings per share

$

1.43

$

1.34

$

5.40

$

4.98

Diluted earnings per common share

$

1.39

$

1.21

$

5.22

$

4.60

Accelerated depreciation on Digital platform (1)

—

—

0.26

—

Management separation charges (2)

—

0.09

—

0.09

Integration/acquisition costs (3)

—

0.03

0.08

0.16

Gain on modification of office lease (4)

—

—

(0.26

)

—

Impairment of right-of-use assets (5)

—

—

—

0.05

Impairment of fixed assets (6)

—

—

—

0.01

Restructuring charges, net (7)

—

—

—

0.03

Tax effect on the adjusted items (8)

0.01

(0.01

)

(0.02

)

(0.06

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

1.40

$

1.32

$

5.28

$

4.88

Explanation of Non-GAAP Adjustments

(1)

Depreciation and amortization includes $13.8 million of accelerated depreciation associated with the decision to sunset our Digital platform in the year ended April 30, 2026.

(2)

Contractual obligations due upon executive's death.

(3)

Costs associated with previous acquisitions, such as legal and professional fees, retention awards and the on-going integration expenses.

(4)

Gain on the modification of an office lease where the Company received lease incentives to shorten the lease term.

(5)

Costs associated with impairment of right-of-use assets due to terminating and deciding to sublease some of our offices.

(6)

Costs associated with impairment of fixed assets primarily due to software impairment charge in our Digital segment.

(7)

Restructuring charges incurred to align our workforce to eliminate excess capacity resulting from challenging macroeconomic business environment.

(8)

Tax effect on accelerated depreciation on Digital platform, management separation charges, integration/acquisition costs, gain on modification of office lease, impairment of right-of-use assets and fixed assets, and restructuring charges, net.

KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended April 30,

2026

2025

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry margin

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry margin

Consolidated

$

73,134

9.6

%

$

64,244

9.0

%

Fee revenue

Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Fee revenue

Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Consulting

$

181,920

$

185,298

$

30,923

17.0

%

$

169,363

$

172,537

$

29,055

17.2

%

Digital

89,282

89,702

27,691

31.0

%

91,634

91,642

28,477

31.1

%

Executive Search:

North America

156,095

157,748

48,371

31.0

%

143,014

144,673

39,062

27.3

%

EMEA

54,135

54,440

9,199

17.0

%

53,479

53,773

9,092

17.0

%

Asia Pacific

24,622

24,817

5,290

21.5

%

23,630

23,802

4,965

21.0

%

Latin America

7,099

7,108

1,106

15.6

%

6,880

6,884

1,103

16.0

%

Total Executive Search

241,951

244,113

63,966

26.4

%

227,003

229,132

54,222

23.9

%

Professional Search & Interim

149,060

150,419

33,863

22.7

%

130,710

131,674

27,426

21.0

%

RPO

97,559

98,724

15,455

15.8

%

93,338

94,842

14,499

15.5

%

Corporate

—

—

(42,374

)

—

—

(32,538

)

Consolidated

$

759,772

$

768,256

$

129,524

17.0

%

$

712,048

$

719,827

$

121,141

17.0

%

Year Ended April 30,

2026

2025

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry margin

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry

Net income attributable to

Korn Ferry margin

Consolidated

$

277,434

9.5

%

$

246,062

9.0

%

Fee revenue

Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Fee revenue

Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Consulting

$

691,654

$

704,129

$

118,413

17.1

%

$

662,708

$

674,070

$

115,481

17.4

%

Digital

363,523

364,383

113,129

31.1

%

363,530

363,727

112,696

31.0

%

Executive Search:

North America

583,394

589,313

173,703

29.8

%

535,921

542,068

148,242

27.7

%

EMEA

215,134

216,517

36,572

17.0

%

194,088

195,268

31,689

16.3

%

Asia Pacific

97,527

98,138

21,475

22.0

%

87,337

87,840

18,119

20.7

%

Latin America

28,049

28,092

5,603

20.0

%

28,862

28,876

8,149

28.2

%

Total Executive Search

924,104

932,060

237,353

25.7

%

846,208

854,052

206,199

24.4

%

Professional Search & Interim

561,077

566,253

121,156

21.6

%

503,515

507,246

107,600

21.4

%

RPO

367,111

371,816

57,658

15.7

%

354,127

361,991

52,635

14.9

%

Corporate

—

—

(149,904

)

—

—

(130,745

)

Consolidated

$

2,907,469

$

2,938,641

$

497,805

17.1

%

$

2,730,088

$

2,761,086

$

463,866

17.0

%

Key Takeaways Korn Ferry will shift reporting to the Americas, EMEA and APAC segments starting in fiscal 2027.KFY's referral rate rose to 29.1%, while Marquee and Diamond accounts held 40% of fee revenues.Korn Ferry saw Q4 fee revenues rise 6.7%, led by 14% growth in Professional Search & Interim. Korn Ferry (KFY - Free Report) used its fourth-quarter call to do more than highlight another quarter of growth. Management used the discussion to frame a broader operating shift, arguing the firm is now better positioned to sell across clients, geographies and solutions.

The headline numbers were solid, but the more important takeaway was strategic. Executives spent much of the call explaining how a more regionally oriented model is meant to deepen client penetration and sustain growth even as macro conditions remain uneven.

KFY Recasts How It Wants to Be MeasuredPresident and CEO Gary Burnison said Korn Ferry is moving away from presenting itself as a set of separate solutions and toward a more integrated, client-centric firm. He tied that change to the company’s “We Are Korn Ferry” push and said the next phase is meant to make the whole organization work more cohesively around customers.

Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, external reporting will shift to three regional segments: the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Solution details will still be disclosed, but under broader groupings spanning search, talent and organizational solutions, and workforce solutions.

That was a notable call theme because it signals that management wants investors to judge execution less by isolated business lines and more by how effectively the firm integrates offerings across accounts and markets. Burnison said the organization had been too solution-weighted and needed to pivot more toward geography.

Korn Ferry Leans Harder on Cross-SellingExecutive vice president, CFO and chief corporate officer Robert Rozek pointed to a 29.1% business referral rate in the quarter, up about 320 basis points, as evidence that the cross-selling push is gaining traction. He also said Marquee and Diamond accounts remained at 40% of consolidated fee revenues.

Rozek said the company is reviewing larger new engagements in a highly structured way, with regional, solution and industry leaders involved. In management’s view, that process is helping Korn Ferry win an initial mandate and then expand the relationship across the firm.

The financial backdrop supported that message. Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts rose 10% year over year to $1.883 billion, with management saying growth came from every solution. About 57% of that backlog is expected to be recognized over the next year.

KFY Finds Its Best Momentum in SearchKorn Ferry’s adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.40, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 by 2.2%. Fourth-quarter revenues rose 6.7% year over year to $759.8 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $739.5 million by 2.7%.

The strongest operating momentum came from Professional Search & Interim, where fee revenues increased 14% to $149.1 million. Executive Search also remained healthy, with fee revenues up 7% to $242.0 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 26.4% from 23.9% a year earlier.

Burnison said Executive Search is moving upmarket, with higher average fees reflecting work at more senior organizational levels. On interim staffing, he said the business is benefiting both from internal referrals and from higher-value demand in areas such as technology, finance and accounting, HR and supply chain.

Korn Ferry Sees Pockets of External PressureNot every business line moved the same way. Digital fee revenues fell 3% in the quarter to $89.3 million, although subscription and license fee revenues increased to $38.0 million from $34.5 million. Consulting and RPO each posted 7% and 5% fee revenue growth, respectively.

On the macro front, management was explicit that the recent Middle East conflict hurt new business trends outside the Americas. Burnison told analysts that the disruption affected EMEA, the Middle East and APAC, even as demand in the Americas remained strong over the trailing four months.

That backdrop shaped a measured near-term outlook. Korn Ferry guided first-quarter fiscal 2027 fee revenues to $725 million to $745 million and earnings per share to $1.32 to $1.38, while Rozek said adjusted EBITDA margin should stay around 17%.

KFY Uses Q&A to Clarify Margins and AIWhen analysts pressed on the flat fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin, Burnison said the main reason was higher bonus expense tied to stronger-than-expected revenue performance. Management framed that as a trade-off it was willing to accept in exchange for better top-line delivery.

On consulting, Burnison said the firm is challenging itself to move beyond traditional pricing structures and capture more value-based economics over time. He did not present a near-term change, but the comments suggested pricing model evolution is part of the broader strategic agenda.

AI also drew scrutiny. Burnison said Korn Ferry is already seeing efficiency gains across work streams, particularly in search, but stressed that the company is prioritizing customer experience and the protection of its proprietary assessment and client data over simply extracting cost savings.

Korn Ferry Keeps Growth and Capital in BalanceManagement’s overall tone was confident but not carefree. Burnison repeatedly emphasized the size of Korn Ferry’s market opportunity and said the company now thinks in billions rather than hundreds of millions, yet he paired that ambition with caution around geopolitics and client spending conditions.

Capital allocation remained disciplined. Korn Ferry repurchased 1.24 million shares for $78.8 million in the quarter, returned $221 million to shareholders during fiscal 2026 through buybacks and dividends, and invested $85 million in capital spending tied to Talent Suite and productivity tools.

Zacks Signals on KFYKFY carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while its Value Score is A, Growth Score is B, Momentum Score is A, and VGM Score is A. Under the Zacks framework, the rank is the primary signal for near-term earnings revision momentum, while stronger Style Scores point to more attractive value, growth and momentum characteristics. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

That combination points to balanced near-term prospects rather than a clear bullish or bearish signal. The A-rated VGM profile is favorable on combined style traits, but the Zacks framework places greater weight on estimate revisions, meaning the current Zacks Rank can change as analysts update forecasts after the latest results.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) will release its third quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 1.

Analysts expect the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company to report quarterly earnings of $4.45 per share, up from $4.27 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for FactSet Research’s quarterly revenue is $617.59 million. It reported $585.52 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On May 5, FactSet raised its quarterly dividend from $1.10 per share to $1.16 per share.

FactSet Research shares fell 0.2% to close at $218.15 on Tuesday.

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Native AI agents added to RingCX workflows giving businesses automated outreach, intelligent handoffs, and more

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) today announced the expansion of AIR Pro™ to deliver agentic AI capabilities across the RingCentral customer engagement portfolio. The expansion includes new capabilities within RingCX™ that help businesses with end-to-end customer resolution, automated outreach, and intelligent hand-offs. These enhancements also strengthen how customer context is captured and carried within RingCX. When a conversation transfers to a live agent, that agent has a more complete picture, including prior interactions, data from connected systems via APIs, and relevant recordings — without having to ask the customer to repeat themselves. The context layer continuously informs itself, getting smarter with every interaction.

“RingCentral offers the broadest range of customer engagement solutions that address both informal and formal contact center requirements. Our announcement today is about expanding AIR Pro and adding key updates to RingCX as we make progress toward our vision of AI agents and humans working together,” said Jim Dvorkin, SVP of Customer Experience Products at RingCentral. “Our innovations for RingCX continue to be well received by our customers. The addition of native AI agents, along with autonomous outreach, intelligent handoffs, and our AI powered workflow builder for RingCX helps businesses improve customer experiences and achieve measurable results.”

Where Humans and AI Agents Work Together

Highlighted at Customer Contact Week (CCW) Las Vegas 2026, RingCentral rolled out the following updates:

Native AI Agents: Embedded directly into RingCX workflows, native AI agents help with inbound and outbound interactions across voice and digital channels. For example, a business can run multi-step workflows from start to finish, such as confirm an appointment, handle verification, and update a record all within a single call. Autonomous Outreach: Leverage AI agents to proactively initiate conversation outreach triggered by real-time events: appointment reminders, payment notifications, service updates. For example, a credit card payment is missed. AIR Pro calls the customer, confirms the outstanding balance, offers payment options, and processes the payment over the phone. Intelligent Handoffs: When a conversation requires human judgment or empathy, AI agents in RingCX can transfer seamlessly to live agents, carrying full customer history and CRM data so the conversation continues without interruption, repetition, or lost context. AI-powered Workflow Builder: A natural language interface for building RingCX workflows on-demand, customers are able to prompt commands through RingCX’s AI Virtual Assistant (AVA) describing what they need, and it creates a workflow automatically — no coding, no technical resources required. AI-powered RingCX Analytics: Enables business and contact center leaders to prompt questions through RingCentral’s AI Virtual Assistant (AVA) within the RingCX interface to retrieve answers and specific metrics. For example, a newly hired supervisor can ask, "What report should I use to see an agent’s attendance and performance?" and AVA surfaces the answer instantly. New WEM Capabilities

RingCentral’s native WEM solution, called RingWEM, brings together AI Quality Management, AI Interaction Analytics, and AI Workforce Management embedded directly into RingCX – helping businesses reduce average call handle times, and improve customer satisfaction without a fragmented toolset that has long held back contact center performance. New RingWEM capabilities include:

RingWEM with Live Screen Monitoring: This gives supervisors visibility into how agents handle customer interactions, with the ability to whisper, coach, or step in without disrupting the customer experience. For example, it gives supervisors visibility during the call, seeing the agent’s screen in real time, and watching how agents address a problem, while giving coaching suggestions when the conversation is still live. Added Digital Channels

RingCX supports more than 20 digital channels, along with inbound and outbound voice allowing agents to manage various customer interactions from a single, unified interface. RingCX goes beyond the standard support for WhatsApp Messaging, and now includes WhatsApp Voice support.

WhatsApp Voice Support: With WhatsApp Voice in RingCX, customers can move from a messaging conversation to voice without leaving WhatsApp. The agent picks up the call with a complete view of the customer journey, including a summary of each interaction. “As a RingCX and AIR Pro customer, we're expanding our use of AI to drive a consistent customer experience while also enabling more automated AI and human interactions,” said Jaimie Bell, VP of Client Solutions at Office Gurus. “The expansion of AI Agents in RingCX, powered by AIR Pro, is really exciting. We're looking forward to it giving us more control and visibility into deploying AI agents at scale without sacrificing the quality our customers expect. We're early in implementation, and already seeing how AI agents will help us move faster, reduce manual overhead, and deliver a more seamless customer experience.”

RingCX Momentum

As of the end of Q1 2026, more than 1,700 businesses have adopted RingCX, up over 70% year-over-year – with more than half of them utilizing AI.

RingCX customers are achieving measurable results across industries. For example, in healthcare, Sun River Health achieved a 95% first-call resolution rate — 25% above industry standard. In entertainment, The Escape Game reduced costs by 50% while increasing bookings by 7%, and the San Diego Symphony cut box office hold times by 95%.

“The industry is moving beyond AI assistants towards increasingly autonomous AI agents that can participate in customer journeys alongside human workers,” said Hayley Sutherland, Conversational AI Analyst at IDC. “Organizations will need a common framework for managing performance, quality, analytics, and governance across both — and having that native to the contact center platform is the right approach. RingCentral's direction reflects its commitment to both supporting its customers with the capabilities needed today, and taking them where the market is headed.”

Pricing & Availability

Native AI Agents in RingCX and Automated Outreach will be available on a consumption basis, aligned with AIR Pro pricing. RingWEM with Live Screen Monitoring — will be priced on a seat basis or included in the RingCX Ultimate tier. New RingCX capabilities are currently in beta with general availability in 2H 2026. AI-powered RingCX Analytics and RingWEM with Live Screen Monitoring will be available in Q3.

For additional details or demo requests, visit the RingCentral booth #411 at CCW Las Vegas, or click here.

Join the RingCentral “CCW Special Edition” of AI Real Talk—Live or on-demand Elevate Every Customer Experience: Keeping Humans in the Loop While Scaling AI June 23 | 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

About RingCentral

RingCentral is a global leader in AI–powered customer engagement, delivering an integrated platform for business phone, SMS, contact center, workforce engagement management, video collaboration, and messaging. Powered by advanced AI capabilities, RingCentral delivers intelligence at every phase of the conversation journey — before, during, and after each human interaction. With RingCentral, businesses can work smarter, respond faster, and connect more meaningfully with their customers. Visit ringcentral.com to learn more.

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